NPFS response to consultation on Children and Young People’s Services Bill
The NPFS response to this consultation can be read here: CYPSB
View ArticlePress release- All I want for Christmas is a new tablet…for school
The National Parent Forum of Scotland today calls on local authorities and schools to switch on their school Wi-Fi hubs to allow internet access for pupils to enhance their learning. Iain Ellis, Chair...
View ArticleCfE Working Group on Tackling Bureaucracy Statement
The CfE Working Group on Tackling Bureaucracy was established following a commitment by Education Secretary Michael Russell at the EIS’s AGM to tackle concerns over unnecessary bureaucracy associated...
View ArticleNPFS comment on the Wood Commission Report, released 3-6-14
Please see here for the comment: Wood NPFS Comment
View ArticleChildcare Places
COMMENT: Waiting lists for childcare places Responding to the figures obtained by Reporting Scotland, Iain Ellis, National Parent Forum of Scotland Chair, said: “It is difficult to fully comment as we...
View ArticleLearning Pathways Nutshell Press Release
Press release New resource to help parents understand learner journeys The National Parent Forum of Scotland is pleased to announce the launch of Learning Pathways in the Senior Phase and...
View ArticleSupreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court have published their ruling on the Scottish Government’s Named Person legislation. Our Chair, Joanna Murphy has issued a statement which can be read by clicking here.
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Exam results 2016
The National Parent Forum of Scotland is delighted to comment on today’s exam results. Chair, Joanna Murphy said: “This is a fantastic achievement for all our learners, and we congratulate them on...
View ArticleSupreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court have published their ruling on the Scottish Government’s Named Person legislation. Our Chair, Joanna Murphy has issued a statement which can be read by clicking here.
View ArticleExam Results Day 2018
The National Parent Forum of Scotland is delighted to comment on today’s exam results. Chair, Joanna Murphy said: ” We congratulate all of our learners on their hard work over this past year which has...
View ArticlePress Article- ‘Information vacuum’ blamed for parent anxiety over P1 tests
NPFS Chair, Joanna Murphy, has written to the Herald in relation to the recent coverage of the P1 Standardised Testing. The letter explains our view- that parents need the right information to help...
View ArticleLatest Comment on Scottish National Standardised Assessment’s- 24th August 2018
NPFS Chair, Joanna Murphy, said- “In the same week that Mr Swinney, DFM, launched “Learning Together- Scotland’s Action Plan for Parents” stating on P3 that “ The guiding vision is that every parent...
View ArticlePress Release: NPFS hosts a second Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted another live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, yesterday (Thursday, 10th...
View ArticlePress Release: NPFS Thanks Outgoing Forum Representatives
As with all organisations there comes a time for knowledgable, dedicated people to leave for pastures new. Four volunteers stepped down at our AGM in September, having worked on an impressive range of...
View ArticlePress Release: Response to DFM announcement of arrangements for the...
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) understands the difficult decisions being taken regarding the exam diet planned for 2021. As an organisation we have contributed to the Priestly review as...
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